Peridot, AZ (ZIP 85542) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 22 wildfires, 3 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $321K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 2 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 12, 2024.
Peridot has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2012.
Peridot has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peridot was Flood on Jan 21, 2010, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85542 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (22 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peridot, AZ, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Peridot (ZIP 85542) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $320K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85542 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 21, 2010. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $321K in property damage in the Peridot, AZ area (ZIP 85542). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →